Chicken Thigh Burrito

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Chicken Thigh Burrito
Mouthwatering chicken burrito packed with tender pieces of chicken seasoned with Mexican spices, paired with a delicious blend of Mexican-style rice, black beans, cheese and salsa for an irresistible flavor that’s sure to please. A family favorite that kids love.

This burrito is definitely healthier and more delicious than anything you’ll find at a restaurant. I like serving these burritos with salsa verde from Trader Joe’s.

Ingredients

  • 12 flour tortillas (burrito size)
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs (cut into cubes)
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • ■■■■ RICE: ■■■■■
  • 1 cup rice (white, rinsed until water runs clear)
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or water)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • ■■■■ SALSA: ■■■■■
  • 2 tomatoes (cut into cubes)
  • 1/2 onion (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
  • salt
  • pepper
  • ■■■■ TOPPING: ■■■■■
  • 1 can black beans (or pinto, drained)
  • cheese (I use Mexican blend, shredded)
Yield:
burritos
Prep time:
35 minutes
Cook time:
25 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Yield: 12 burritos | Prep time: 35 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes | Total time: 1 hour

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon avocado oil. Sauté chopped jalapeño and garlic for a couple minutes, add rinsed rice, tomato paste, cumin, and chili powder, stir. Add chicken broth, season with salt and pepper, bring to a simmer and cook on low, covered, for 15 minutes.

2. In another skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon avocado oil over medium-high heat. Toss cubed chicken with cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes per side, until cooked through. When finished cooking, add lime juice and stir.

3. Prepare the salsa. Cut tomatoes into cubes, chop onion and cilantro. Add salsa ingredients to a small bowl, add lime juice, season with salt and pepper and mix to combine.

4. Assemble the burritos. Spoon about 3-4 Tablespoons of rice on each tortilla. Top with some chicken, beans, salsa. Finally, top with cheese.

5. Fold in the sides of the tortilla over the filling and roll, tucking in the edges as you go.


6. Heat a large, lightly coated with oil skillet over medium heat. Then add the burritos seam side down. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook for a few minutes more.

Shop products and ingredients I recommend for this recipe:

Burrito Size Tortillas

Burrito Size Tortillas
Organic Chicken Thighs

Organic Chicken Thighs
Cumin

Cumin
Chili Powder

Chili Powder
Oregano

Oregano
Avocado Oil

Avocado Oil
Chicken Broth

Chicken Broth
White Jasmine Rice

White Jasmine Rice
Lime

Lime
Jalapeno

Jalapeno
Tomato Paste

Tomato Paste
Tomato

Tomato
Onion

Onion
Cilantro

Cilantro
Black Beans

Black Beans
Mexican Blend Cheese

Mexican Blend Cheese

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